u/Secret-Mix-6048

incoming grade 10 student here. i need advice on how to properly budget my ₱1,500 weekly allowance for the whole school year while still saving, since i'm planning to move farther from home for SHS.

here's my situation:

• daily jeepney fare is ₱50 total (₱25 papunta, ₱25 pauwi)
• food usually costs around ₱60 to ₱100
• extra expenses come up during PETA week, like project materials, contributions, and transportation when going to classmates' houses
• there are also unexpected school fees and activity payments

i try not to ask my parents for extra money unless it's ₱400 or more.

recently, tumaas yung pamasahe from ₱20 to ₱25 because of fuel prices. okay pa ngayon since patapos na yung school year, but i'm worried that if nahihirapan na ako ngayon mag-budget and save, mas mahihirapan pa ako for a full school year.

any tips on budgeting, saving strategies, or how to manage unexpected expenses?